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WG Handyside Gallery of Fine Arts


Unwind in the Historic Gaslight Village of Wyoming

A leisurely stroll through the village is a step back in time with it's 72 homes and buildings currently listed on the National Historic Registry. Wyoming has it's own Post office where all gather for the local news. Our Five Star Bank offers modern convenience and old time charm with it's caged teller booth and massive exposed vault - we even have our own dry cleaner.

There are many things to do throughout the year. Stroll down the street of Shops, in this tiny Historic, one of a kind valley village, and visit...

 


Surround Your Self With Beauty

  • The Middleburry Academy - Built in 1817, the First Classical School of Higher education west of the Genesee River. Open Sunday's 2-5 (summer)
  • The Wyoming Village Hall - Built in 1902, This architectural showpiece incorporates in it's interior several appointments that were part of the Colombian Exposition 1893.
  • Explore the private Natural History collection of Henry Augustus Ward. Open by appointment

Shop for the unique and inspiring...

  • Bea's Dolls and Collectibles - Madam Alexander, Barbie, NASCAR, Red Hat items
  • Excentriciti Jewelers - A full service jeweler
  • Douries Shop wise - Home made sausage
  • Silas Newell's Provisions - gourmet foods and fudge
  • Felice's A newly reopened Tuscon Italian Restaurant
  • And of course, The W.G.Handyside Gallery

Take the Road less traveled Hike the Carlton Hill M.U.A.

Stay a while...Enjoy Great food and be truly pampered at one of our cozy B&B's

  • The Wyoming Inn - Est.1838. Located right in the Heart of the Village of Wyoming.This Inn truly is a step back in time, where past meets present
  • The Hillside Inn - Built in 1851. Is a majestic Country Manson located at the edge of the Village, offering a gracious taste of Country living. See more http://www.hillsideinn.com/ 
  • B.F Bungalow Former home of renowned residential landscape architect, Bryant Fleming. Offering weekend rental, country getaway retreats, small reunions, hunting camp. 585-495-6936 mailto:campjuliebugs@rochester.rr.com

 Celebrate


  • Apple Umpkin Festival September 27 & 28 2008 ! This Festival is held annually in the Historic Gaslight Village, and is a weekend of fun, food and celebration.
  • 300 craft Exhibitors - non stop Musical Entertainment.
  • www.appleumpkin.com
  • "A Dickens Christmas" always a tradition the Saturday after Thanksgivig. Come and share an old fashoned Christmas celebration.
  • Carolers/Crafters
  • Mr. Scribles
  • Muggsie the Clown
  • Children's storyteller and Santa
  • Kid - Friendly
  • Live Entertainment

  • Creek Side Art Festival

An annual outdoor show and Competition. Held in the historic Gaslight Village of Wyoming, August 30,2008 11am-4pm. General admission is FREE

             Theme for this year:

        "Talents and Timeless Treasures"

This event is free to visual and literary artists and is offered as an opportunity to show and sell there work in a historic and creative setting. The event will be held on the front lawn of the Wyoming Village Hall. Prizes offered for 2D pieces that depict a slice of life in the historic Gaslight Village of Wyoming and Town of Middlebury, Wyoming County New York.

Categories:

  • Watercolor,
  • Oils/Acrylics/pastels,
  • Misc.

1st 2nd 3rd place Ribbons Awarded for:

  • Originality
  • Quality
  • Degree of Difficulty
  • Eye Appeal
  • Them of Show 

 Artists must register to reserve space no later then August 26.

Space is limited, first come first serve.

Plein air painters welcome at any time through out the year, through out the Village, and are encouraged during the entire month of August. 

Entrees must not be more then 12 months old.

All entries for competition must be registered by 12 noon the day of the Festival.

Judging begins 2pm sharp.

Prizes awarded at 3pm.

Awards created by Bill Neil Awards & Engraving. 

For more info contact The Handyside Toll Free 866 - 537 - 3919

Sponsored by the W.G. Handyside Gallery and the Wyoming Inn.


Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show & Sale Highbanks Recreation Center, Letchworth State Park. Sponsored by the Arts Council for Wyoming - http://www.artswyco.org/


  • Cannonball House and Car Tour  June 7 2008 2pm - 6pm.

 Ticket price $35.00 ($25.00 for ACWC members);

Pam and Brock Yates host a tour of their historic home, at "The Farmstead", located just south of the Historic Gaslight Village of Wyoming Rt 19, Wyoming, NY. Enjoy food, entertainment and a learn a bit about our local history. Take this opportunity to view Brock's world class car collection

New for this year:

Tour the B.F. Bungalow.  Former Home of renowned residential and landscape architect Bryant Fleming. 10am - 1pm.

 Car Show in the Wyoming Village Park. A $10.00 donation to benefit the Arts Council of Wyoming is all you need to enter your car. Brock will view cars and award a Peoples Choice Award.

Pre-registration suggested, limited space is available. First come first serve. Gates open 9am - 4pm. General admission is free.

Shuttle parking available.

Call Handyside for ticket info.

 Sponsored by the Arts Council for Wyoming - http://www.artswyco.org/


Area Events: Allegany Artisans 20th Annual Studio Tour  www.alleganyartisans.com

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The W.G.Handyside Gallery of Fine Art

Wyoming New York

For More Wyoming County events visit www.wyomingcountyny.com


Memberships:
Wyoming County
Tourist Promotion Agency


Wyoming County
Chamber of Commerce


Arts Council for
Wyoming County


Business Hours:

Monday - 10:00 to 5:00
Tuesday - Closed 
Wednesday - 10:00 to 5:00
Thursday - 10:00 to 5:00
Friday - 10:00 to 6:00
Saturday - 10:00 to 5:00
Sunday - 11:00 to 4:00

M
ost Holidays 11:00 - 4:00